OTN News & Upcoming Events
In The Community
Many thanks to City Archeologist Karen Brean, her team and all who came out on a bitterly cold Sunday to learn about the Canal System in Old Town North and it’s valuable contribution to the economy of Alexandria and the surrounding region in the 19th century.
“The Alexandria Canal was a significant feature on the city’s landscape from the 1840s into the 20th century,” said Eleanor Breen, City Archaeologist. “To have the opportunity to excavate, study, and record the massive stone lock and basin walls and the wooden floor is exciting.”
Photo credit: Cat Powers
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Photo credit: Cat Powers
“We appreciate Alexandria’s rich history and the importance of this archaeological discovery,” said Alison Wertzler, Vice President, Design and Construction, Carr Properties. “We are excited to share this piece of history with the public.”
Old Town North Farmers Market
IMPORTANT NEWS!
The Thursday Market is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.
The Old Town North Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market thanks the City of Alexandria and the Old Town North Community Partnership Annual Event Season Sponsor, HRP Group for their support.
Alexandria Restaurant Week 2025
Visit Alexandria’s Winter Restaurant Week is just around the corner, and several of Old Town North’s restaurants are joining the fun, including a.k.a lounge +bar, Hanks Oyster Bar, Jula on the Potomac, Royal Restaurant, The MacMillan Spirit House and T.J. Stones. Take a look at menus from several Old Town North restaurants…
Explore a record number of 90+ participating restaurants below, offering special multi-course prix fixe dinner menus at $30, $40 or $50 per person, plus fast casual offers.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Need!
Many thanks to Old Town North Farmers and Hank’s Oyster Bar for ensuring none of the produce from the local farms or other local farms sold at the Old Town North Farmers Market goes to waste. At the end of the Sunday Market, Volunteers from the Old Town North Community Partnership and Volunteer Alexandria drop off produce that won’t carry over til next week with our friends at Hank’s Oyster Bar. The produce is stored in a refrigerator until it can be picked by the team from Alive and taken directly to one of the Alive Food Hubs in Alexandria. Many thanks to all involved in this new gleaning program!
OTN Farmers Market
The Old Town North Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market is canceled for today, Thursday, August 29th, given the National Weather Forecast for high winds and heavy thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
Stay safe and dry, everyone, and we will see you on Sunday! Safe journeys for those traveling over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
The Sunday Market hours are now 9:00 am-1:00 pm year-round.
Free Yoga in the Fresh Air will continue to be offered from 10:00-11:00 am until late October, weather permitting.
We continue to welcome old friends and new ones to the market.
Made in ALX Upcoming Classes
- Perspective Drawing Class with Ephraim Fields
Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. - Block Printing Workshop
Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. - Candle Making Workshop
Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. - Crafternoon: Paint Your Own Halloween Welcome Mats
Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.
Sunday Hours @ 9am-1pm
Thursday Market is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring.
We continue to welcome new vendors to our Thursday and Sunday Markets.
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